LSP: Two people killed in Terrebonne Parish crash

DULAC - Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on LA 57 near Dulac in Terrebonne Parish early Saturday morning.

According to State Police, Troopers began investigating the single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 57 shortly before 3:30 a.m.

Through the initial investigation, State Police discovered a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer was being driven northbound on LA 57 and was exiting a slight right curve.

For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle ran off of the left side of the roadway, and struck a concrete foundation, trapping both the driver and passenger in the vehicle, according to State Police.

The driver of the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash but sustained fatal injuries as a result. The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and also sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

Both the driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, according to State Police.

It is unknown if impairment was a factor in the crash at this time, State Police said. Standard toxicology samples were taken from the driver and the results are pending.